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Below are events that LTO Ventures attends, produces, supports, or relate to our mission. 1/23: Special Schools Resource Fair, 6-8pm, Helen J. Stewart School, Las Vegas 2/19: The Rotary Club of Las Vegas West, presentation by Mark Olson, "The State of Nevada and Adults with Autism"3/1-2: 2nd Annual FRED Conference (Farms and Ranches Enabling People with Disabilities), LAX Marriott, Los Angeles 3/19-22: Nevada Disabilities Conference 2013, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV 9/27-28: Nevada Secondary Transition Conference, Las Vegas |
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Greetings!
Welcome to e-newsletter #8 from LTO Ventures.
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At the bottom is a link to forward this email to a friend if you think others might be interested in our mission. If there is anything you would like to share with me directly, email me at molson@ltoventures.org.
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Autism Entrepreneurs Center Kicks Off With Overflow First Meeting
An enthusiastic group of 30 parents and young adults with autism or Aspergers filled the Autism Center of S. Nevada main room on Jan. 10th to kick off the Autism Entrepreneurs Center's mission to provide the specific guidance, tools and resources these young adults and their families need to create, launch and run their own businesses. In attendance was someone who wants to be an accountant, two who want to do work in computers and technical problem-solving, one who wants to be a physical therapist, another who wants to work in the fire alarm business.
Next steps are to: - Set a regular schedule for meetings which will include both a weekday session and weekend session
- Find a larger space in which we can establish a residency for the Center
- Raise funds to support our efforts
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Mark Olson to Present at the Rotary Club of Las Vegas West on Feb. 19th
Mark Olson will present "The State of Nevada and Adults with Autism" on Tuesday, Feb. 19th at the Rotary Club of Las Vegas West. The lunch event will begin at 12:15pm at the Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, Las Vegas. Lunch is $25 and the event is open to the public. The mission of the Rotary Club of Las Vegas West is to enhance the quality of life in our local community by assisting at-risk youth and to lend our support to the global community by contributing to the humanitarian efforts of Rotary International. For more information, contact Christine Howe at chowe@birtcheranderson.com.
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How You Can Help
We are an early-stage company with an innovative model in a rapidly-growing market. We are always looking for people, money and ideas in the areas below. Call or email me if you think you can and want to help, or you have someone you want to refer/recommend. - Funding - We are presently raising a $50,000 "Groundwork" round. Every $20, $50, $100 or more moves us that much closer to our goal of making this vision a reality.
- Board Members - Visit the Careers section of our website for details on the characteristics of the people we would like to consider joining our board.
- Advisory Board Members - We are looking for professionals in finance, tax credits, legal, planned community development, and fundraising to be part of a structured advisory board.
- Subject Matter Experts - We always want to hear from people who have extensive knowledge and experience in all areas related to residential development, and employment of adults with autism.
- Adults with Autism and/or their Families - Our best source of input and ideas comes from the persons and families who live every day with autism. You are the people for whom we are creating our communities.
Sincerely,
Mark L. Olson, President & CEO
LTO Ventures
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